100 years of growing potatoes at Crookwell for the Bensleys

Stephen Burns
March 23 2021 - 5:00am
GROWING: John Bensley, Stillbrook, Crookwell with a handful of Carisma certified seed potatoes on the point of harvest.
GROWING: John Bensley, Stillbrook, Crookwell with a handful of Carisma certified seed potatoes on the point of harvest.

THE Crookwell district has long been renowned for the production of seed potatoes with families continuing to satisfy the needs of commercial growers across Australia.

Stephen Burns

Stephen Burns

Journalist, Wagga Wagga

Jackaroo on Merino sheep studs in the Riverina, a lifetime working on the land with sheep, cropping and cattle. Graduate Charles Sturt Uni with degree in Business and a Dean's Certificate. Graduate C.B. Alexander Agricultural College

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